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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,707.85, 2,561.67 and 720.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,707.85, 2,561.67 and 720.24 is: 1,080.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,707.85 : 2,561.67 = 720.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,707.85/2,561.67 = 720.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,707.85x = 2,561.67 × 720.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,707.85x = 1,845,017.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,845,017.20/1,707.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.32

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